No Rules

⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Punk pop

⋆ Producing Credits: Ollipop

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Gavin Jones, Ollipop, Ryan Lawrie, 이스란, YEONJUN, danke, HUENINGKAI, BEOMGYUGYU, hitman bang, TAEHYUN, 조윤경, 1월8일

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ABOUT/MEANING: ‘No Rules’ explores the emotional chaos that arises from abandoning structure and routine, revealing the tension between the longing for freedom and the frustration of living without direction. Having initially rejected societal expectations in favor of limitless freedom in their song ‘New Rules,’ this track builds on those themes, as the boys* now struggle to navigate life without structure. This shift in their perspective reflects the confusion and alienation many experience as they grow up and are given the freedom to create their own structure/boundaries - an experience that feels especially relevant amidst the global chaos, emotional turbulence, and the unstructured world of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately, the song conveys the struggle to find stability in a world that feels increasingly out of control.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Choas Chapter: FREEZE' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)

Let’s go let’s go

Come and feel my vibe, vibe

Yeah yeah come on

Why is it like this?

I don’t really know either

Quickly wake up, you wake up

(Come my way, come my way, come my way)

I close my eyes again

Continue my dream yeah

It was me who wanted to be a punk

SELF REFERENCE: 'New Rules': If it crosses the line, I want it / If they tell me not to do it, I do it / Stupid but I / Want to be punk"

Whether it's my left foot or right

SELF REFERENCE: 'New Rules': "If it’s left foot, right foot / Right foot, left foot is more comfortable"

Whether it's A.M. or P.M.

This broken pattern

Everything's thrown into confusion

What is right? I don’t get it

Woo, my world is panic

(Yeah you know what I like)

The vibe I’ve dreamed of every day

The drive that never stops

One more time yeah

I just wanna dance, dance

Until we can’t

No more

It was me who wanted to be a punk (why)

Why does it feel like I’m about to burst with a pop?

It was me who wanted to be a punk (why)

Oh my oh my

It’s all chaos, all chaos

Yeah it’s so weird

This routine I never wanted

When it’s time to sleep, the alarm rings

Yeah why does that even exist

The extra belly fat is a bonus

There's no more time for spacing out

Yeah, I wanted to be a punk

Ah, have I really become an idiot?

This place trapped within lines

Can you return it to how it was?

SELF REFERENCE: 'New Rules': "I think I’m feeling all right / Or maybe not, hey / Repetitive math class / My life trapped between lines"

To a time when there were no rules

I wanna go back

In this game, a diamond

In reality, at the bottom

Hit me like lightning 

The vibe I’ve dreamed of every day

The drive that never stops

One more time yeah

I just wanna dance, dance until we can’t

No more

Oh my oh my

It’s all chaos, all chaos

It was me who wanted to be a punk (why)

Why does it feel like I’m about to burst with a pop?

It was me who wanted to be a punk (why)

Oh my oh my

I don’t wanna feel this vibe

I’d really like to stop this vibe

I’m getting tired yeah

I don’t wanna dance, dance anymore

No more

My life trapped between the lines feels like doom

Even after the lines are lifted, I still feel insane

It was me who wanted to be a punk, why

Oh my oh my

It’s all chaos, all chaos

Doom

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Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): Following the complexities and challenges that disrupted the boys’* dreamlike world in 'The Dream Chapters' and 'Minisode 1', 'The Chaos Chapters' depict the unraveling of this idyllic existence as they confront the harsh realities and responsibilities that threaten their dreams and relationships. Their once-peaceful lives are thrown into turmoil, leaving them feeling frozen and overwhelmed - until a transformative presence, symbolized as 'you'*, appears before them. This series marks a shift from the nostalgic and hopeful themes of earlier chapters to a deeper, more introspective exploration of both internal and external conflicts. Influenced by real-world events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chaos Chapters reflect the broader struggles and chaos of youth. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]

Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE) : 'The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE’ portrays a world where the warmth of friendship and youthful dreams is disrupted by isolation and emotional coldness. As his once-peaceful world crumbles, the boy* is confronted with alienation and the harsh realities of growing up, leaving him feeling frozen - insignificant, empty, and unable to move forward. Yet, amidst the chaos, the arrival of 'you'*, a special someone, brings warmth and light into his life, awakening a love that becomes his anchor. Believing that you are his true and only world, he finds refuge in this love, making it his sole reason for enduring the emotional coldness of an unforgiving reality. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]

Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE): ‘The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE’ a repackage of 'FREEZE,' expands on the themes of the previous album, where the boy* faced emotional coldness and isolation after the collapse of his peaceful world. In 'FREEZE,' he found refuge and meaning in 'you,'* who became his sole anchor in the chaos. In 'FIGHT OR ESCAPE', having experienced the transformative power of love, the boy now faces a new internal struggle. With love as his driving force, he must decide whether to fight against the chaos or escape in pursuit of love. The repackage introduces new tracks that explore this tension, capturing the ongoing battle between confronting adversity and seeking solace in connection. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]